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Thanks for the responses. I'm glad to know PPEuro exists! I do appreciate all the trials, research, reports and postings you all do - VERY helpful for those of us that just like to take care of their cars and make good decisions. So far I've got my hands on one of your "wonder oils" (German...

A)Is Pennzoil Platinum European 5w-40 real or myth? Several conversations with Pennzoil and Shell help desks revealed that they knew nothing of this oil or where to get it. One individual from Shell desk was somewhat helpful, but shortly into the conversation I realized any info from these...

Thanks for the responses. I was able to locate Mobil1 0w-40 on sale for $5 qt. at PepBoys and will use factory filter changing at 4-5K intervals. Surprisingly difficult to find VW approved oil. Pennzoil Platinum 5-40 European is a myth or only real on paper. Pennzoil/Shell help desk were...

2000 VW Passat SW 1.8t 5spd 71K miles mostly short stop/go city but gets a reasonable highway drive once every week or two. I've tried to glean the "right path" from all the data on this and other sites, but it gets hard ferreting it out. Would like advice on where to go and if I am doing the...